Animal Welfare Volunteering in Mombasa, Kenya

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservation, Medical Outreach, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported over 147,000 volunteers on life-changing journeys. We specialize in fully-hosted volunteer trips that are safe, affordable, and accessible—starting from just $20 per day. Your experience includes airport pick-up, accommodation, meals, and round-the-clock support from our local teams. With flexible booking options and no change fees, planning your volunteer adventure has never been easier. Our programs run year-round and are available for 1 to 24 weeks across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteering with IVHQ is about more than giving back—it’s about growing, learning, and building genuine global connections.

Kenya is a stunning destination that offers everything from white sandy beaches and famous national parks with rich wildlife to bustling metropolitan cities. No wonder it attracts more and more visitors and volunteers every year with its long history and amazing nature. Kenya is the perfect place to go on a safari or to volunteer with its diverse wildlife. Get involved in exciting conservation opportunities and wildlife research activities. Kenya is a country of internationally significant habitats where wildlife roams freely. It is home to rare, unique species and the Big Five (African elephant, Cape Buffalo, African leopard, and White/black rhinoceros ). But it is also a developing country, with a great range of poverty and health issues. If you are not quite sure yet about the cause you want to support in Kenya, we will guide you in your decision and give you advice about the safety and cultural considerations to have in mind, before visiting and volunteering in this great country.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a meaningful difference in preserving one of Africa’s most captivating primate species. Nestled along the stunning coastline of Diani, our project focuses on safeguarding the threatened colobus monkey population and their fragile forest habitat. Volunteers immerse themselves in the lush surroundings of Diani’s forests, working alongside dedicated conservationists to monitor colobus populations, conduct habitat assessments, and implement community-based initiatives. Through this project, you don't just contribute to the protection of these enchanting creatures but also engage with local communities to raise awareness and promote coexistence. Join us in this vital conservation effort and become a steward of Diani’s natural heritage, leaving a lasting impact on the future of colobus monkeys and their forest home.

Volunteer in this project and discover over 100 bird species, green turtles, and unique coral gardens in Mombasa. Get the chance to explore an ecosystem of marine and tidal habitats along Kenya’s north coast with rich and diverse bird life, fish, turtles, and dugongs. The placement is in an animal orphanage, which shelters and quarantines rescued animals found sick, injured, orphaned, or stranded in the wild. Your tasks include: - Feeding giraffes in the park and crocodiles in pens, with over 90 inhabitants, including juveniles - Monitoring the biodiversity, health, and growth of the reef system around Mombasa through fish, invertebrate, and coral surveys - Monitoring and collecting data on Mombasa turtles to help assess the success of conservation efforts